Question

You are treating a​ 28-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant. She has a history of bee sting anaphylaxis and was stung by a bee while in the garden. She is having severe respiratory distress and her blood pressure is​ 72/50 mmHg. Which of the following is the best option for the​ EMT?

Answer 1

Answer:

Administer the ​Epi-PenSuperscript ® only on the advice of medical control.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Epinephrine (1 mg/ml aqueous solution [1:1000 dilution]) is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis and should be administered immediately.

Administer oxygen and monitor airway.